It is Etienne who introduced our family to the PFV, and he indeed was instrumental to the success of our association. He became a close friend with whom we shared incredible moments in Japan and around the world.

He was passionate, extremely positive, always smiling. He loved people, wine and of course champagne. He was an extraordinary ambassador for Alsace and his family's wines. He will be deeply missed and our PFV meeting will never be the same again, but i know that the Famille Hugel legacy is in good hands with Charlotte, Jean-Frédéric and family.